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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 433
Posted By Aubergine

Oh, I agree with you that "I feel good" is a...

Oh, I agree with you that "I feel good" is a great way to evaluate a bike! And from that perspective, I have found that inexpensive bikes can be very enjoyable to ride . . . Although some can benefit...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 205
Posted By Aubergine

One thing you could do is find a small rack, a...

One thing you could do is find a small rack, a porte-paquet as the French call it, which is designed specifically to support the bottom of a handlebar bag. Nitto, Dia Compe, Velo Orange, and others...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,488
Posted By Aubergine

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and...

FWIW I leave my toe clip straps a bit loose, and I can easily get out of the pedals without needing to undo anything. Same with getting into the pedals. Obviously, I am using flat cycling shoes with...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-24-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 537
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, it seems to me that the first thing to check...

Yes, it seems to me that the first thing to check is the wheel dish. If the wheel is correctly dished, then check the alignment of the rear triangle of the frame. If the frame and wheel are straight,...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-24-24, 08:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 200
Posted By Aubergine

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has...

One thing I would note is that the Raynal has steel rims. If you ride in rain, you do not want steel rims.

I also wonder about the size of the bike. The Batavia is much bigger than the others....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 812
Posted By Aubergine

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that...

I'd say common. Tipi Emmie (leaving that autocorrect creation for the heck of it) also made fork ends and dropouts, for example.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 310
Posted By Aubergine

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes....

If you're looking at modern hookless rims, yes. But with your old hooked rims, which are pretty wide, a 32 will work with no issues. You could probably use a 35 as well, if it fits in your frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 314
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks, Juvela. Interesting old bike.

Thanks, Juvela. Interesting old bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 11:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 314
Posted By Aubergine

What's the link for the first part of the tale?

What's the link for the first part of the tale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 10:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,102
Posted By Aubergine

There were a couple common types of racks back in...

There were a couple common types of racks back in the 80s. One is the spring loaded Pletscher rack, which looks like the one in the advertisement....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-23-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 185
Posted By Aubergine

Yes, it still has value. Rust can be treated and...

Yes, it still has value. Rust can be treated and tires replaced. They are nice bikes to ride and are worth the effort to clean up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:28 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,040
Posted By Aubergine

That's exactly it. i do really need to quit...

That's exactly it.

i do really need to quit looking at Craigslist . . .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-24, 03:14 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,040
Posted By Aubergine

I am not sure what the official Trek size is, but...

I am not sure what the official Trek size is, but I prefer frames that are 55-56 cm.

And as it turned out I just spotted a Claude Butler frame for a stupid price on CL about 7 blocks from me . . ....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 06:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,826
Posted By Aubergine

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about...

MikeDeason , read what Jan Heine has to say about modern bikes and suspension. https://www.renehersecycles.com/paris-roubaix-one-bike-for-everything/

As I've said before, really all you need are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-24, 05:51 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,040
Posted By Aubergine

Next up is my 2019 Trek 520. It's a nice...

Next up is my 2019 Trek 520. It's a nice competent bike, but the issue is that I bought the frame and built it to my taste. Ten speed Campagnolo Racing triple gearing, a SON hub and lights, Velocity...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 08:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 876
Posted By Aubergine

i also have a few old road bikes running tubulars...

i also have a few old road bikes running tubulars (I prefer nice fat silk ones). Really great riding tires! If you want a comparable ride with clinchers, look at Herse and Grand Bois tires in widths...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-20-24, 07:55 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 41,862
Posted By Aubergine

You need an old one on this page. 1962 Record...

You need an old one on this page. 1962 Record equipped with mostly Gran Sport bits.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 715
Posted By Aubergine

They sell for about 610 euros according to a...

They sell for about 610 euros according to a couple sites in France.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,470
Posted By Aubergine

Tiger, I have run the housing to the top of the...

Tiger, I have run the housing to the top of the bars a couple times (usually when the bike has aero brake cables as well). It does not affect shifting quality or steering as far as I can tell, but I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,826
Posted By Aubergine

And there we have about the best explanation...

And there we have about the best explanation possible for this purchase. :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 11:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,488
Posted By Aubergine

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really...

Those are definitely a pain, but they work really well if you use a saddle with a perineal cutout! Then you can use a socket wrench with a short extension to reach the bolts.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 872
Posted By Aubergine

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover...

it's crap tape mostly because it does not cover the hole! What I would do is go to a bike shop and look for Velox cloth tape, although your shop might offer other types. I would not recommend either...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,470
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit...

Yeah. I don't like that either. What I do is exit the brake housing just below the brake levers, where there is a more or less natural opening in the bar tape. Let's see if I can find a pic . . . ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,168
Posted By Aubergine

Don't you have a bike charity in your area? I...

Don't you have a bike charity in your area? I take most of my old bikes and parts to Bike Works in Seattle. They do a lot of work getting bikes in the hands (or feet?) of kids and adults who need...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 872
Posted By Aubergine

Rim tape is designed to go over the valve hole....

Rim tape is designed to go over the valve hole. I'd take that crap tape out and replace it with some good quality rim tape. That alone will give you some better protection.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 872
Posted By Aubergine

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta...

Another option, RoadWearier . Schwalbe presta tubes have a locknut that fits into the Schrader valve hole, and thus does the same thing as the adapters other folks have mentioned.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-18-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 265
Posted By Aubergine

Good price. I'd snap them up if I had a Raleigh...

Good price. I'd snap them up if I had a Raleigh to put them on.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 213
Posted By Aubergine

It is probably French. It has a Simplex front...

It is probably French. It has a Simplex front derailleur and shifters, and a Huret Allvit rear derailleur. Patterned chrome rims. Normandy high flange hubs, Mafac Racer brakes, what look like Lyotard...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 1,488
Posted By Aubergine

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I...

Oh man, I can't even imagine trying to do that! I take my hat off to your perseverance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,168
Posted By Aubergine

I don't think friction shifting or 27" tires are...

I don't think friction shifting or 27" tires are any problem. You can still get decent and even excellent tires for that size. As for friction shifting, it's not the friction that causes issues, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 05:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,168
Posted By Aubergine

This is a very helpful thread for those of us who...

This is a very helpful thread for those of us who struggle to find a new home for bikes that we just are not using enough. It pushed me (finally!) to pass on a couple bikes and wheels, and I'm going...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 05:17 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

Je suis une femme, mon cher.

Je suis une femme, mon cher.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

Yep, got 'em. (If you were looking at the first...

Yep, got 'em. (If you were looking at the first photo in the thread, that is the "before" pic when I first got the bike.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 715
Posted By Aubergine

Really well done! (And Classtime , the mixte...

Really well done! (And Classtime , the mixte model number is UO-18.)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,472
Posted By Aubergine

Cleaning might help, sure. I already wound up the...

Cleaning might help, sure. I already wound up the spring, which made a difference but did not fully resolve the issues. Going to see what I can glean from the manual!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,472
Posted By Aubergine

Oh, it just does not want to work smoothly. Chain...

Oh, it just does not want to work smoothly. Chain rubs against the cage in some gears, cage does not want to take up chain slack, etc. I am pretty familiar with fettling Nuovo Record rear derailleurs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:09 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,472
Posted By Aubergine

Another bump for this old thread. I too am having...

Another bump for this old thread. I too am having issues with a Gran Sport rear derailleur that I hope to use on an early 60s Bianchi Record. Looks like I'm off to eBay to find a copy of Glen's...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 2,826
Posted By Aubergine

I detect a slight miscalculation there! 2.4...

I detect a slight miscalculation there! 2.4 inches is 61 mm. Still much wider than 38mm!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,040
Posted By Aubergine

Aaaannd that's done. I also took 9 wheels with...

Aaaannd that's done. I also took 9 wheels with the bikes. Only two bikes remain in the floor of my shed.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-17-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 987
Posted By Aubergine

Yeah, a good leather saddle will eventually mold...

Yeah, a good leather saddle will eventually mold itself more or less to your behind. Even so, not all leather saddles fit. I can't handle a Brooks B-17, for example, but the Professional is very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 302
Views: 14,040
Posted By Aubergine

Made some progress today. I plan to take two...

Made some progress today. I plan to take two bikes (a 1962 Peugeot AO-8 and a early 70s Gitane mixte) to Bike Works, the main Seattle bike charity. I hauled out the Pigeot and took off a few parts...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-17-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

i agree completely (except for the DA. I'm not a...

i agree completely (except for the DA. I'm not a Shimano fan.)



I use Weinmann levers on some of my French bikes as more reachable replacements for the long Mafac levers. They work well and fit...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

I had a suspicion you also had first hand...

I had a suspicion you also had first hand experience. ;)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 11:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone...

Thanks. I am happy to have advice from someone who used the brakes.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
04-16-24, 11:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 415
Posted By Aubergine

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully...

I am mildly surprised that everyone appears fully dressed. :o
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-16-24, 08:17 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

Oh yep, I know Recycled well! Gotten a lot of...

Oh yep, I know Recycled well! Gotten a lot of bits there over time. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
04-15-24, 02:18 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 3,861
Posted By Aubergine

I suspect that is French, and means "not normal."...

I suspect that is French, and means "not normal."

(i see mstateglfr beat me to it!)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

That was exactly what I intended to do.

That was exactly what I intended to do.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-14-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 940
Posted By Aubergine

This, I did not know. Whenever I heard about...

This, I did not know. Whenever I heard about those (or similar) shoes it was in the context of steel rims and rain, so I dismissed them.


I can understand that point of view, but I have had long...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 04:44 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,301
Posted By Aubergine

They had to offer *something* for the retrogrouch...

They had to offer *something* for the retrogrouch market. :o
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